Definitions for offal

The edible internal parts of an animal, such as the heart, liver, and tongue.

Dead or decomposing organic matter.

Refuse; rubbish.

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Citations for offal

My father's fee for killing a pig was, I believe, half-a-crown, plus the offal.Ralph Whitlock, The folklore of Wiltshire

Younger generations developed an aversion to their grandpa's "chocolate," and some households began serving two separate dinners, one with offal for the elders and another offal-free for the youngsters.Stewart Lee Allen, In the Devil's Garden: A Sinful History of Forbidden Food

Origin of offal

1350-1400

Offal is a combination of off and fall, referring to parts fallen or cut off.